Can a guy really dominate gay porn’s biggest night three years running? Derek Kage is damn close to making it happen.
The southern stud just cleaned up with seven nominations for the 2026 XMA Awards, announced at that glitzy bash in West Hollywood. And yeah, the heavy hitter here is Gay Performer of the Year—a title he’s already snatched twice in a row.
Derek Kage’s Impressive Haul of Nominations
Derek didn’t just get a pat on the back. Seven nods across performer, scene, and fan categories? That’s the kind of recognition that says he’s been putting in serious work on set.
The biggest ones? Gay Performer of the Year, obviously. Then there’s the fan-voted Fav Boy Boy Performer—perfect for the guys who can’t get enough of his scenes. Voting’s open daily, so if you’re a fan, get over there and back him up.
Standout Gay Scene Nominations
Derek’s got three scenes battling it out in Best Sex Scene – Gay. We’re talking raw, intense action that clearly left an impression on voters.
- “Double Wide” from Trailer Trash Boys/SayUncle—a sweaty group romp with Masculine Jason, Greyson Myles, Eddie Patrick, Buck Richards, and Ryan Sebastian.
- “Wild Game” for NakedSword/Disruptive Films, going hard with Jayden Marcos, Blain O’Connor, and Paul Wagner.
- “Lay of the Land” from Heath Halo/NakedSword, paired up with Hairy Topping.
Any one of those could take the trophy. The chemistry, the energy—it’s the stuff that keeps fans hitting replay.
Crossing Over with Vignette and Career First Noms
He’s not staying in one lane either. “Tune Up” opposite Nicole Kitt for ForPlay Films scored a Best Sex Scene – Vignette nod. Straight-up hot, no question.
Then there’s the wild “Charlotte Sins: First Gangbang” on SX Originals/Adult Time, featuring Charlotte Sins alongside Derek, Scotty P, Milan Ponjevic, Victor Ray, Codey Steele, and Michael Vegas. That one’s up for Best Sex Scene – Career First. Milestone material right there.
What Derek Had to Say
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a three-peat for Gay Performer of the Year?! Thank you… for recognizing my hard work this year and for the fantastic amount of stellar nominations. I’m honored and humbled. And a big thank you to my fans for the Fav Boy Boy Performer nomination—please keep voting daily.
– Derek Kage
Guy’s grateful, hungry, and ready for more. You can feel it.
The awards go down January 18th at the Hollywood Palladium, capping off a packed week of industry events. If Derek walks away with that three-peat, it’ll be one for the history books.
He’s repped exclusively by OC Modeling, so directors know where to find him. And fans? Keep those votes coming.
